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Quick Reference
California Raisins - Functional Fruit Natural caramel color - won't bleed. Fruity taste, intense natural sweetener. No chemicals, no additives in natural California raisins. Holds up to manufacturing processes. Will not collapse, builds volume. Consistent chewiness, meaty and firm. Substantial particulate. Natural preservative, inhibits mold growth.
Storage: Max storage temperature (DFA) 45ºF (7.5ºC) Optimal relative humidity: 45-55%
Tips: Use proper packaging to protect raisins in high humidity conditions. For best results use within six months of purchase.
California Raisins Mineral and Vitamin Content
| Nutrients |
| Water |
15.4g |
| Proteins |
3.3g |
| Lipids |
0.4g |
| Carbohydrates |
79.2g |
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including fiber : |
5.3g |
| Ash |
1.8g |
| Nutrients / 100g |
| Energy 300 Kcal / 100g |
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| Nutrients |
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Vitamins |
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| Calcium |
49.00 mg |
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Ascorbic Acid |
3.30 mg |
| Copper |
0.31 mg |
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Thiamin |
0.16 mg |
| Iron |
2.08 mg |
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Riboflavin |
0.09 mg |
| Magnesium |
33.00 mg |
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Niacin |
0.82 mg |
| Manganese |
0.31 mg |
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Pantothenic Acid |
0.05 mg |
| Phosphorus |
97.00 mg |
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Vitamin B6 |
0.25 mg |
| Potassium |
751.00 mg |
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Folacin |
3.30 ug |
| Sodium |
12.00 mg |
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Vitamin A |
8.00 IU |
| Zinc |
0.27 mg |
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Vitamin E |
0.70 mg |
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Biotin |
4.00 ug |
Nutrients/100g
Storage Tips
Temperature
Natural raisins may be stored at room temperature without noticeable loss of color or flavor for a few months. The stability at room temperature will be dependent upon the moisture levels of the raisins and the relative humidity of the atmosphere. If the storage room temperature exceeds 10"+C (50"+F), the relative humidity should be kept below 55%. In addition, precautions against insect damage are necessary. If the storage room temperature and relative humidity are high, refrigerated storage may be adopted for short periods of time.
Relative Humidity
The optimal relative humidity for storage of raisins is in the 45-55% range. Raisins then neither gain nor lose moisture. Controlling the relative humidity is particularly criticial if the storage temperature is not optimal. Lower temperatures slow the moisture transfer rate from the air to the raisins. Poly-bags and proper packaging help to protect raisins in high humidity conditions.
Purchasing Specifics
Parent Grape: Thompson Seedless
Description: Naturally sun-dried.
Approximately 2000-2400 berries/kg (1000-1200 berries/lb.)
Packaging: Available in 12.5 kg cases, 11.3, 13.6 and 18.1 kg containers (25, 30 and 40 lbs.)
Availability: Excellent supply year-round.
Question & Answer
How many raisins to lb/kg? 1000-2000 raisins/lb (2,000-2,400/kg)
Package sizes? 25, 27.5 and 30 lb containers (11.3, 12.5 and 13.6 kg)
Water activity of raisins? At 25° C, water activity is 0.51 - 0.56 when raisins are at 13-15% moisture, and 0.55 - 0.62 when they are at 15-18% moisture.
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